noun / verb
yap
To bark in short, sharp bursts.
The little dog yaps whenever someone walks past our gate.
Etymology
Yap imitates a short, sharp bark. The verb names that repeated sound, especially from a small dog.
More examples
- A sharp yap from the terrier breaks the silence.
- The puppy yapped twice when the doorbell rang.
- We hear excited yaps as the dogs greet their owner.
Forms
yap · yaps · yapped · yapping